Anna Kindy

Anna Kindy (born August 14, 1962) is a Canadian politician, physician, former Olympic freestyle skier who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) representing the electoral district of North Island since 2024. She is a member of the Conservative Party. Prior to entering provincial politics, she competed in the women's moguls event at the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Early life and career Kindy was born in Montreal, Quebec. She graduated from the University of Alberta's medical school in 1986. In a unique twist, between 1989-1992, Kindy balanced being a family doctor in Port Hardy while also representing Canada by competing at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, in mogul skiing.

Political career She was nominated as the Conservative Party of BC's candidate on November 9, 2023 for the provincial riding of North Island. She went on to win a seat in the Legislative Assembly of BC on October 19, 2024, defeating NDP incumbent Michele Babchuk by 681 votes. This marked the departure of the North Island riding as a NDP stronghold riding since 2005.

Kindy currently serves in the official opposition's shadow cabinet as the Critic for Health. Her main political priority is to ensure that emergency rooms are open 24/7.

Political views Despite being vaccinated herself against COVID-19, Kindy has protested against British Columbia's public health measures to combat the pandemic and has questioned the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.

Electoral history